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March Through Long Island Village By Group Of Proud Boys Sparks Concern March Through Long Island Village By Group Of Proud Boys Sparks Concern
March Through Long Island Village By Group Of Proud Boys Sparks Concern Members of the Proud Boys marched through a Long Island village over the weekend, leading several officials to voice their concerns. The far-right organization has been designated as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky posted a video on Twitter showing the march through Rockville Centre on Saturday, Nov. 27. The Neo-fascist Proud Boys marched through Rockville Centre today, close to my office. I think the latest elections emboldened them-I don’t remember this happening before. I will not be silent. Their hatred has no place here-this is not the Nas…

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by Nicole Valinote
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State Bill Would Teach Students About Hateful Symbols State Bill Would Teach Students About Hateful Symbols
State Bill Would Teach Students About Hateful Symbols Middle and high school students in New York may soon be taught the meaning of hateful symbols such as the swastika and noose as part of new legislation that has been introduced by state lawmakers. With reports of hate crimes on the rise statewide, including dozens on Long Island and the Hudson Valley, lawmakers are seeking to improve student education on racist and anti-Semitic symbolism. In Nassau County, there have already been 44 reported incidents, more than double at this point last year. Last week, seven swastikas were found drawn on a pavilion at an Oyster Bay park, and nooses have …

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by Zak Failla